Just To Say We Did - Kenny Chesney

Just To Say We Did chords

[Intro]
G
 
 
[Verse 1]
G
Drove from Knoxville to Myrtle Beach
D
Seven buddies and an old RV
Em
Beer cooler and no A.C
C
Just to say we did
     G
That night we climbed up Chimney Rock
D
Knowin' it was a real long drop
Em
Three, two, one, we jumped off
C                  Em
Just to say we did
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
D                                 Em

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 Never had no rhyme or reason why
D
 It just seemed like the thing to do at the time
 
 
[Chorus]
               G
Just to say we did
              D
Just to feel alive
                  Em
To take a leap of faith
                     C
To feel that kind of high
              G
Tonight let's turn it up
                      D
Fall in love wild and catch enough buzz
                  Em
To just ride them crazy horses
                    C
Runnin' through our heads
               G
Just to say we did
 
 
[Verse 2]
G
She said, "I've never seen the Vegas lights"
D
Spun the wheel or roll the dice
   Em
We doubled down on a crazy night
C                  Em
Just to say we did
 
 
[Pre-Chorus]
D                                      Em
 We didn't have no rhyme or reason why
D
 It just seemed like the thing to do at the time
 
 
[Chorus]
               G
Just to say we did
              D
Just to feel alive
                  Em
To take a leap of faith
                     C
To feel that kind of high
              G
Tonight let's turn it up
                      D
Fall in love wild and catch enough buzz
                  Em
To just ride them crazy horses
                    C
Runnin' through our heads
               G   D
Just to say we did
               Em   C  Em
Just to say we did
 
 
[Bridge]
D                                       Em
 So let's raise our hands up to the sky
D
 Stay on this roller coaster ride
 
 
[Out-Chorus]
               G
Just to say we did
              D
Just to feel alive
                  Em
To take a leap of faith
                     C
To feel that kind of high
              G
Tonight let's turn it up
                      D
Fall in love wild and catch enough buzz
                  Em
To just ride them crazy horses
                    C
Runnin' through our heads
               G   D
Just to say we did
               Em   C
Just to say we did
               G
Just to say we did




Starting off, you'll use a capo on the guitar to align with the original key if needed,
but for this explanation, we'll assume standard tuning without a capo.

The song opens with a G chord, setting an upbeat and adventurous tone right from
the beginning. For the intro, you simply strum this G chord to get into
the rhythm of the song.

As you move into the verses, the chord progression follows a pattern that brings
the story to life. You'll play G when singing about driving from Knoxville
to Myrtle Beach, highlighting the start of an adventure. Then, switch to D
when mentioning the seven buddies and an old RV, which adds depth to
the narrative. Em comes in with the mention of a beer cooler and no A.C.,
bringing a sense of warmth and nostalgia. Finally, you transition to C at the end
of the verse to wrap up the adventure story they're telling.

The pre-chorus has you playing D and Em, reflecting on the spontaneity and
the reasons behind their actions, or the lack thereof. It's a moment of introspection
amidst the adventure, questioning why but also savoring the thrill of it.

Moving to the chorus, you’ll use the chords G, D, Em, and C again.
This part is all about capturing the essence of living to the fullest, taking leaps
of faith, and experiencing highs in life. The chorus is the climax of the song's
message, encouraging living in the moment and making memories.

The bridge and the out-chorus emphasize this message further, using the same
chords to drive home the point of seizing life’s moments, feeling alive, and just
doing things to say you did them.

Here are some tips to keep in mind while playing:

Pay attention to the strumming pattern, keeping it consistent and letting
the chords ring out to capture the song's essence.
The transitions between chords should be smooth, especially in the chorus
and bridge, where the song's emotional and narrative peaks are.
Feel the story and emotion behind the lyrics as you play. This song is about
experiences, adventures, and living life to its fullest. Let that guide your performance.
Remember, playing any song is not just about the chords but also about
conveying the emotion and story it tells. "Just To Say We Did" is a celebration
of life's spontaneous moments and adventures, and playing it should bring
out that joy and thrill of living.